Perpetrators of Various Forms of Examination Malpractice part two

7.    The Society: The Nigerian society views certificate as evidence or proof of knowledge, rather than skills exhibition. Every parent is eager to see his/her child obtain 5 – 10 credits at O’ Level at a sitting. We all are in a hurry, and so pay extra for the children to go to rural areas to register for examinations where cheating is at a very high rate.

8.    Examination Bodies/Investigators: Many examination officers who conduct examinations for West African Examination Council (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO) and Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are perpetrators of examination malpractice. Money is at the centre of the many reasons these officers refuse to adhere to examination ethics.
9.    Poor/Inadequate Infrastructures: Most examination halls are grossly inadequate for examinations, no adequate writing desks, no adequate lighting, no good ventilation etc. Most often overcrowding and discomfort due to poor facilities, and cheating in examination.
10.    The Law Enforcement Agents: Unfortunately for Nigeria, the law enforcement agents such as the police personnel often drafted to maintain discipline, keep rules and regulations, are often greatly involved in examination malpractice. They do this by collecting large sums of money from students and school authorities to allow students to cheat during examinations. This in itself is very disappointing for a developing nation like Nigeria.

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